3D Printed Gifts – 5 Great Ideas

If you own a 3D printer, you have an ideal tool and infinite possibilities for producing gifts. The only limit is your imagination, and if that fails don't worry we have a few ideas for you to 3D print as a gift.

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1. Parametric Music Box

What is it? This is a fully operating music box. Turn the handle and the gear mechanism transfers that motion to the cylinder that has bumps in exact places that create vibrations when in contact with the long rods and thus producing sound.

Who printed it? Philipp Tiefenbacher said that his friend didn’t believe that a working music box can be 3D printed. He proved him wrong. His music box is customizable in the sense that you can put different cylinders with different songs.

2. Millenium Falcon

What is it? Even if you’re not into Star Wars, you will recognize this model. It’s the famous Millenium Falcon specially prepared for 3D printing. This makes an ideal gift for a Star Wars fan without spending a lot of money.

4. Quick shoe ties

What is it? It’s a quick way to tie your shoes and at the same time look cool. The main advantage is that quick shoe ties maintain the same tension throughout their use. They are an ideal present for kids.

5. Geared Heart

What is it? It’s a heart with three gears inside that can move and rotate. This model is an ideal present for your better half. It’s simple and doesn’t require a lot of time to print so if you forget your anniversary don’t sweat you can have a present in no time.